Love these two planes and LOVE the sounds they make. ![Thumbs]( "Thumbs")
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Never heard the actual sounds of a Mirage or Cheetah though![Thumbdown]( "Thumbdown")
English Electric Lightning - Cape Town - South Africa
The Ex 56 Squadron English Electric Lightning T5 is the only aircraft of it's type flying in the world. We were there to film each step of the restoration of this supersonic jet fighter of the Cold War era.
We speak with Chief Engineer Johann Rosenstrauch about the process of restoring ZU-BBD to full flying condition.
Pilot and owner Mike Beachy Head flew his Lightning on the 14th January 2014 making it the only airworthy Lightning currently flying.
Post the flight Mike had the following to say, "The aircraft flew perfectly in every way."
Filming commenced on the 25th October 2014.
1st Engine installation happened on the 7th November.
2nd Engine installation on the 11th November.
Never heard the actual sounds of a Mirage or Cheetah though
English Electric Lightning - Cape Town - South Africa
The Ex 56 Squadron English Electric Lightning T5 is the only aircraft of it's type flying in the world. We were there to film each step of the restoration of this supersonic jet fighter of the Cold War era.
We speak with Chief Engineer Johann Rosenstrauch about the process of restoring ZU-BBD to full flying condition.
Pilot and owner Mike Beachy Head flew his Lightning on the 14th January 2014 making it the only airworthy Lightning currently flying.
Post the flight Mike had the following to say, "The aircraft flew perfectly in every way."
Filming commenced on the 25th October 2014.
1st Engine installation happened on the 7th November.
2nd Engine installation on the 11th November.